Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Term Full-Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

10d•CA$50 - CA$66•Onsite

About The Position

As a multidisciplinary team member, the incumbent provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being; provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.

Requirements

Diploma/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
A minimum of (1) one year nursing experience related to the assigned specialty area(s) or specific online course completion for the specialty area(s)
Currently registered or able to be licensed with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA)
Current C.P.R certification
Knowledge of established practices and procedures of professional nursing care
Knowledge of trends and developments in the nursing field
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative, good judgment and reliability
Advocacy and assertiveness skills
Basic computer literacy
Ability to teach nursing practices and other relevant clinical skills
Ability to develop and implement nursing care/treatment/discharge plans
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

Nice To Haves

Certification in A.C.L.S.
Certification in Critical Care nursing

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation and therapeutic programs through the application of knowledge of general nursing, physical health, and psycho-social well-being.
Provides organization, direction, supervision and collaboration in the planning and implementation of nursing best practices.